Category Archives: Non-Fiction & Reference
Hindu Art And Architecture
The art of Hinduism constitutes one of the world`s greatest traditions. Michell`s new survey examines the entire period, covering shrines consecrated to Hindu cults and works of art portraying Hindu divinities and semi-divine personalities.
Arts Of Southeast Asia
The pagodas of Burma, the temples of Angkor, the great Buddhist monuments of Borobudur – these achievements of powerful courts and rulers were part of a broad artistic tradition including textiles, applied arts, vernacular architecture and village crafts. Covering Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Burma and the Philippines, Dr Fiona Kerlogue examines the roots and
Istanbul – Style City
Bridging Asia and Europe, Istanbul exudes exoticism and modernity, romance and splendour, complexity and contradiction. “StyleCity Istanbul” revels in the city`s creative dynamism, from its glorious Turkish baths and coffee houses to its artisanal shops, from its trendy rooftop bars and traditional restaurants to its lesser-known cultural hotspots and mosques.
London – Style City
This is the new, fully revised edition of the bestselling stylish London guide, bringing you up to date with whats happening in the worlds` favourite city. Strikingly photographed, superbly designed and produced, and yet ingeniously practical with easy-to-read maps and pacy, informed texts, this “StyleCity” volume presents a selective, particular and stylish portrait of London.
New York – Style City
New York is the ultimate symbol of the United States boundless energy and creativity. Despite the city`s forthright exuberance, many of its most intriguing places are off the beaten track, behind unmarked doors, in small neighbourhood enclaves. This new edition of StyleCity New York takes visitors to these magical locations, be they hip-hop bars or
Seoul – Style City
This new addition to the bestselling StyleCity series heads east to South Koreas capital city, Seoul. Strikingly photographed, superbly designed and produced, and yet ingeniously practical with easy-to-read maps and pacy, informed texts, StyleCity presents a stylish portrait of Seoul. From off-beat cafes and cutting-edge restaurants to specialized boutiques, StyleCity Seoul selects all the best
English Stained Glass
Stained glass is one of the glories of medieval art, and much of the finest glass can be found in England. This book presents a gallery of the masterpieces of English stained glass as never seen before. Covering the entire golden age, from 1100 to 1530, it reveals in astonishing new detail over 100 windows
Exploring the World of the Bible Lands
Who were the original inhabitants of the Holy Land? Where were Mount Zion and the City of David situated? Can the scene of Jesus` arrest be located or his crucifixion? This book provides answers to such questions and interweaves biblical stories with the latest research and archeaological discoveries. The book traces the turbulent past, from
The Complete Greek Temples
This is the first complete, fully illustrated survey of Greek temples ever compiled in one volume. From the debated origins of the temple in the Greek dark ages to its transformation at the end of antiquity, this book summarizes the latest thinking, bringing to light new discoveries, and placing emphasis not only on the architecture,
State of Germany Atlas
The State of Germany Atlas highlights the most significant political, social and economic trends in Germany today. Thirty five maps in double page spreads show how Germany is changing, the impact of unification, and the continuing differences between the east and west. These maps also place Germany in its European context–they show the country in
Solving Stonehenge – The new Key to an Ancient Enigma
Using his own long experience as a professional archaeological surveyor and after five years patient computer-reanalysis of the earthwork and stone circle, Anthony Johnson reveals in this brilliantly argued detective story how he solved the key mystery of Stonehenge. Locked within the symmetry of the stones are precise formulae which determine their numbers, spacing and
Fifty Major Cities of the Bible
From the ruins of the ancient seaside city of Acco, to the small but archaeologically important town of Yokneam, “Fifty Major Cities of the Bible” provides readers with a comprehensive guide to the ancient cities that played a vital role in the world from which the Bible originated. Not only covering renowned cities such as
Palenque – Eternal City of the Maya
Palenque, known as the queen of Maya cities, fell into ruin when Mayan civilization suffered a mysterious collapse over a millennium ago. Here, father-and-son team George and David Stuart lead the reader on a journey with pioneer artists and archaeologists from the 18th century on as they rediscovered Palenque and attempted to document the city`s
Colloquial Arabic
Colloquial Arabic (Levantine) offers you a step-by-step approach to the Arabic spoken in Jordan, Syria, Lebanon and Palestine. Levantine Arabic is widely recognized as one of the major languages of Arabic radio and television. Specially written by an international authority on teaching Arabic as a foreign language, Colloquial Arabic (Levantine) is the ideal course for
Ancient Athens on 5 Drachmas a Day
Hot on the heels of the authors previous book “Ancient Rome on 5 Denarii a Day”, here is another informative and entertaining guide, this time to everything that any tourist needs for a journey back in time to ancient Athens in 432 bc. You need only pack your imagination and a toothbrush this guide provides
Brunetti`s Venice
Visitors to Venice might hope to find a Venetian friend who will guide them through the narrow streets, explaining a bit of history here, a story from his youth there, perhaps grumbling about the tourists, occasionally stopping for a glass of prosecco or to gossip with friends…”Brunetti`s Venice” does all these things as it moves
Reading Maya Art
Presented here for the first time is a compendium of one hundred hieroglyphs that are also building blocks of ancient Maya painting and sculpture. Organized thematically, the symbols touch on many facets of the Maya world, from the natural environment animals, plants, the heavens to the metaphysical landscape of gods, myths and rituals. Using over
London Caffs
Where would we be without the traditional London caff? Milk bars, ice–cream parlours and espresso bars are all a feature of the London landscape that were borne out of the 1940s to 1960s. It is a time when floods of immigrants set up their businesses providing frothy coffee to the city`s workers. Today, many of
Southern Ireland Cruising Companion
With its wide open seas, plentiful, secluded anchorages, beautiful scenery, and interesting navigational challenges, the southern coast of Ireland is nothing short of a yachtsman`s paradise. The ideal onboard guide to traveling these waters, Southern Ireland Cruising Companion includes detailed descriptions of every entrance, harbor, anchorage and service in the area, advice on the weather,
The Sailor`s Book of the Weather
Meteorology can seem like a black-art with the meteorologist producing forecasts that somehow seem to contradict what you are reading from the charts. The Sailor`s Book of the Weather takes the confusion out of the forecasts and helps you answer, `Why is that happening?` The Sailor`s Book of the Weather introduces the key principles that
